Posted by: atal in shoes, converse, brands on
Mar 25, 2008
While some shoe companies are known for their advanced technology or for their spiffy styles, Converse founded in 1908 by Marquis M Converse would be known for the Canvas All Star basketball shoe, with big thanks to a basketball player who promoted it.

Charles "Chuck" Taylor, a basketball player for the Akron Firestones, chose the Converse All Star as his athletic shoe and worked as a salesman for